Barbeito Frasqueira Sercial 1994

The Barbeito Sercial Frasqueira 1994 is a rare, extra-dry Madeira, crafted to showcase the precision and Atlantic freshness of the Sercial grape after decades of wood aging. It is a very limited-batch bottling, designed for those seeking tension, salinity, and genuine, uncompromising complexity.

This wine is the result of blending two 1994 Sercial lots that followed different paths yet share the same origin. One fermented entirely in casks, was fortified to an extra-dry style, and aged for 31 years by the sea at the MEF Warehouse (Seixal), shaped by maritime influence. The other fermented in tanks—with fermentation halted at 0.5 Baumé—and has aged in old French oak casks at the Barbeito warehouses since late 1994, gaining depth and structure.

On the palate, it displays a golden hue and a fresh, elegant bouquet featuring notes of sea spray, dates, dried straw, pine nuts, and lemon zest, alongside hints of leather and walnuts. It is exceptionally refined on the palate, with pronounced acidity and layers of citrus and brine, leading to a long, dry, and highly persistent finish.

Serve between 14–16ºC; it is brilliant as an aperitif (and pairs well with dried fruits, tinned seafood, or aged cheeses if served at the table). This batch was bottled in February 2025 (500 numbered bottles), has an alcohol content of 19.5% vol., and was crafted by winemaker Ricardo Diogo.